HSI's mission is inspiring and connecting social entrepreneurs with the resources necessary to empower them and to maximize their humanitarian impact. We envision a world in which the complexities of beginning and administering an innovative social program do not interfere with the impact of that program. We exist to serve the social entrepreneur. Our core values are: Respect-having high esteem for the worth of each person's qualities and abilities, no matter how like or different we perceive them from our own Integrity-adhering consistently to moral and ethical principles, being open and honest in all of our dealings Sustainability-supporting long-term stability while optimizing the triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social good Excellence-striving to be exceptionally good in all areas Service leadership-putting the needs of those we lead before our own